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Photo Flash: Anita Gillette, Jackie Hoffman and More at BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPER DIVAS Actors Fund Benefit

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On Sunday, April 14, Randie Levine-Miller presented and hosted Broadway Showstopper Divas --"A Swell Party" at the Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street) as an Actors Fund Benefit. The evening's theme was "The Vets and the Yets!"-- starring the best of the best -- Broadway star and Tony nominated Anita Gillette, and Broadway actress/singer and cabaret comedienne Jackie Hoffman. Scroll down for photos from the concert!

The "yets": Nora Menken, making her cabaret debut, who recently got her BFA in Musical Theater at the University of Michigan and has appeared in "A Christmas Carol" at Madison Square Garden, as well as concerts and recordings. Gabrielle Stravelli is a critically acclaimed vocalist who most recently performed in "Lyrics & Lyricists" Tribute to the songs of Peggy Lee at the 92nd Street Y. Michael Lavine, Music Director is a much in demand pianist, vocal coach and performer; as well as the go-to person for not easy to find sheet music.

Randie Levine-Miller (Producer/Host) is bringing her "brand" to the Metropolitan Room for the first time. She sold out her "Showstopper Divos-- A Swell Party" at Feinstein's in 2012, after producing her Diva/Divo series at the Friars Club for many years. She's been called a modern day "hostess with the mostess" (as her audiences will attest). Randie's produced over 80 star-studded events including tributes to Charles Strouse, Marvin Hamlisch, Tovah Feldshuh, Jim Dale, Len Cariou, Tony Roberts & Lee Roy Reams. For the last 3 years, she's produced and hosted "The Best of Broadway and Cabaret Salute The Actors Temple."

Net proceeds from the benefit were donated to The Actors Fund.

Photo Credit: Maryann Lopinto

Photo Flash: Anita Gillette, Jackie Hoffman and More at BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPER DIVAS Actors Fund Benefit Image

Photo Flash: Anita Gillette, Jackie Hoffman and More at BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPER DIVAS Actors Fund Benefit Image
Nora Menken, Alan Menken, Janis Menken, Randie Levine-Miller, Faye Menken schneier

Photo Flash: Anita Gillette, Jackie Hoffman and More at BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPER DIVAS Actors Fund Benefit Image
Jackie Hoffman, Anita Gillette, Nora Menken, Randie Levine-Miller, Bernie Furshpan &Gabrielle Stravelli

Photo Flash: Anita Gillette, Jackie Hoffman and More at BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPER DIVAS Actors Fund Benefit Image
Nora Menken, Michael Lavine, Anita Gillette

Photo Flash: Anita Gillette, Jackie Hoffman and More at BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPER DIVAS Actors Fund Benefit Image
David and Sylvia Steiner, Randie Levine-Miller, Bernie Furshpan

Photo Flash: Anita Gillette, Jackie Hoffman and More at BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPER DIVAS Actors Fund Benefit Image
Alan Menken, Michael Lavine, Judy Menken (Alan's mother)

Photo Flash: Anita Gillette, Jackie Hoffman and More at BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPER DIVAS Actors Fund Benefit Image
Anita Gillette, Alan Menken

Photo Flash: Anita Gillette, Jackie Hoffman and More at BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPER DIVAS Actors Fund Benefit Image
Bernie Furshpan, Jackie Hoffman

Photo Flash: Anita Gillette, Jackie Hoffman and More at BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPER DIVAS Actors Fund Benefit Image
Jackie Hoffman & Alan Menken

Photo Flash: Anita Gillette, Jackie Hoffman and More at BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPER DIVAS Actors Fund Benefit Image
Alan Menken and Nora Menken

Photo Flash: Anita Gillette, Jackie Hoffman and More at BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPER DIVAS Actors Fund Benefit Image
Anita Gillette, Randie Levine-Miller, Nora Menken, Gabrielle Stravelli

Photo Flash: Anita Gillette, Jackie Hoffman and More at BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPER DIVAS Actors Fund Benefit Image
Randie Levine-Miller

Photo Flash: Anita Gillette, Jackie Hoffman and More at BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPER DIVAS Actors Fund Benefit Image
Michael Lavine, Nora Menken

Photo Flash: Anita Gillette, Jackie Hoffman and More at BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPER DIVAS Actors Fund Benefit Image

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